Chester-le-Street Environmental Improvements

As part of the national Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP), Northumbrian Water is planning to invest in the Chester-le-Street area over the next five years to help improve water quality in the River Wear and reduce the use of storm overflows. To help us plan these improvements, we're currently carrying out surveys across the town to better understand how the existing sewer network is performing.

We're currently in the concept stage. Surveys are underway and should finish by August 2026. Additional surveys may be needed in the next project phase.

📅 Start Date: June 2026

📅 Estimated End Date: March 2030

🤝 Partners: Jacobs & Farrans